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Belly35

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Jan 18, 2014 4:55pm

I do a lot cooking and also experiment with different cooking methods. I've been cooking with coconut oil lately. It's supposed to be healthier and better in many different way.
First I'm not a fan of coconut favor, but the oil has limited coconut taste and with a little salt can't tell it's any different from other oils.

Side note: if you feet smells or has a fungus, coconut oil get rid of both. Just don't use that oil for cooking.

was oils do you use or have used in cooking?

believer

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Jan 18, 2014 5:10pm

prefer olive oil for most cooking

HitsRus

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Jan 18, 2014 5:14pm

olive oil...but if I don't want that flavor(like making pancakes), I use canola.

GoChiefs

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Jan 18, 2014 5:23pm

Peanut oil

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vball10set

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Jan 18, 2014 6:39pm

As Rachael would say, evoo.

said_aouita

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Jan 18, 2014 6:41pm

Lucas oil products are really good.

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I Wear Pants

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Jan 18, 2014 7:34pm

Depends on what I'm doing. Most low heat things I'll use olive oil, frying I think peanut oil works really well.

BRF

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Jan 18, 2014 8:00pm

vball10set;1568833 wrote:As Rachael would say, evoo.

here also.

Except for my breakfast foods......eggs and hash browns.......good old veggie oil.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jan 18, 2014 8:38pm

Coconut oil. Grapeseed oil. Olive oil.

se-alum

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Jan 18, 2014 8:41pm

I've never cooked with grape seed oil, but it seems like a lot of top chefs like it. However, it's also said to not be very healthy.

-Society-

Posts: 1,348

Jan 19, 2014 1:12am

Belly35;1568808 wrote:I do a lot cooking and also experiment with different cooking methods. I've been cooking with coconut oil lately. It's supposed to be healthier and better in many different way.
First I'm not a fan of coconut favor, but the oil has limited coconut taste and with a little salt can't tell it's any different from other oils.

Side note: if you feet smells or has a fungus, coconut oil get rid of both. Just don't use that oil for cooking.

was oils do you use or have used in cooking?

With your history of posting, I'm sure this was meant to say, "cooking meth". It would explain a lot.

OSH

Posts: 4,145

Jan 19, 2014 1:34am

When cooking eggs, I always use "ghee" which is clarified butter. Much, much better than cooking with oil. I probably would do all of my breakfast with it (sausage, trail bologna, veggies, etc.).

I typically use EVOO when cooking with oil though. If it weren't so expensive, I'd probably like macadamia oil. Wife is allergic to coconut, so I cannot use it.

se-alum

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Jan 19, 2014 2:19am

OSH;1568928 wrote:When cooking eggs, I always use "ghee" which is clarified butter. Much, much better than cooking with oil. I probably would do all of my breakfast with it (sausage, trail bologna, veggies, etc.).

I typically use EVOO when cooking with oil though. If it weren't so expensive, I'd probably like macadamia oil. Wife is allergic to coconut, so I cannot use it.

I agree, though most people aren't going to take the time to actually clarify the butter, but it's definitely worth it. Not to mention, the smoke point on clarified butter is close to 500 degrees F.

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cat_lover

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Jan 19, 2014 9:13am

Dinner- Olive Oil
Breakfast- Vegetable Oil

HitsRus

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Jan 19, 2014 9:44am

Here's a link to Cleveland clinics guide to oils, for the healthiest cooking/use.
http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2012/05/heart-healthy-cooking-oils-101/

OSH

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Jan 19, 2014 10:46am

I'd like to try popcorn with bacon grease. Apparently it's the only way to do it -- says Chef Symon. He saves bacon grease every time and he'll only cook his popcorn with the bacon grease.

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sportchampps

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Jan 19, 2014 10:46am

We use a lot of coconut oil while were cooking. I have started letting the oil heat up and seasoning it usually with some sage or red wine seasoning we got from the melting pot. After the oil is heated and seasoned then I start cooking. It makes everything better if you season the oil.

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vball10set

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Jan 19, 2014 11:16am

OSH;1568981 wrote:I'd like to try popcorn with bacon grease. Apparently it's the only way to do it -- says Chef Symon. He saves bacon grease every time and he'll only cook his popcorn with the bacon grease.

I've made it this way, and it's very good.

OSH

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Jan 19, 2014 11:24am

vball10set;1568996 wrote:I've made it this way, and it's very good.

Well...that means I definitely have to try it sometime then. Thanks for the feedback on it. I mean...it's a bacon by-product...it surely cannot be bad!

ernest_t_bass

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Jan 19, 2014 11:51am

Olive

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Tiernan

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Jan 19, 2014 12:29pm

Asian sesame for spicy dishes

like_that

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Jan 19, 2014 1:19pm

Olive oil 99% of the time. I am not quite sure what else I can use my coconut oil with, I did however make coconut bread this morning, and it was fantastic.

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vball10set

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Jan 19, 2014 6:21pm

ccrunner609;1569043 wrote:I like my olive oil "extra virgin"

Belly35

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Jan 19, 2014 6:56pm

My mom and grandma used lard a lot for fryed foods and some baking

se-alum

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Jan 20, 2014 3:03am

Belly35;1569151 wrote:My mom and grandma used lard a lot for fryed foods and some baking

That's old school, but honestly, I think it's better for you than a lot of people claim. My grandma cooked with nothing but lard, drank beer almost everyday, and has made it to 85 years old after breaking a shoulder and a hip in her old age. I truly believe that the best way to eat is anything that isn't processed, and stay away from preservatives.